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Queenstown Central Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Queenstown Central is 318.408 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, September 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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318.4
Regional rank #6 / 256 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲9.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.9%
    Theft accounts for 55.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 33.2%
    Assault accounts for 33.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.9%
    Burglary accounts for 5.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
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Queenstown Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Queenstown Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Queenstown Central ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Queenstown Central?

    The annual crime rate in Queenstown Central is 318.408 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Queenstown Central

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